Windows 10: This app can’t be activated by the Built-in Administrator

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You may receive the error message This app can’t be activated by the Built-in Administrator when you try to open certain apps on your Windows 11 or Windows 10 computer. This post provides the most adequate solutions affected PC users can apply to resolve the issue on their device. In some cases, the error occurs […]

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This app can't be activated by the Built-in Administrator

Hello Rod,



Thank you for keeping us updated.

Appreciate the steps you have taken so far to resolve the issue.



If you are using a built-in Administrator account you can't use some apps. You will get a error message that says, "This app can't use by built-in administrator" or "This app can't be activated by the built-in administrator."



Let us try the following steps, and check if it helps.

• Press Windows + R keys.
• In the run dialogue box enter gpedit.msc and click OK.
• Navigate to Windows Settings > Security Settings > Local Policy > Security Options.
• Locate User Account Control: Admin Approval Mode for the Built-in Administrator Account, and open the same.
• Under Local Security Setting tab select Enable.
• Click on Apply and OK to save your changes.

Hope it helps.



Kindly let us know if you need any further assistance, we are glad to assist you.

 

"Built-in administrator" still denied access to many apps and functions

Hi Andy,

• What is the exact error message you are getting when you try to open apps?

I understand your concern about accessing the operating system. I apologize for the inconvenience caused to you, I realize this may be frustrating. We are here to help you in resolving the issue.

This issue might have occurred due to corrupted system settings/ system files. Try the below troubleshooting steps and check if it helps.

Method 1: I suggest you to check if Built-in Administrator account is enabled. If so, try to disable.

Step 1: Follow the steps toDisable Built-in administrator.

• • Press Windows + X key together on your desktop screen.
    
  • Click on Command Prompt (admin) to open
    Command Prompt.
  • Type the following command and hit Enter:
  • net user administrator /active: no (Check for the spaces)
    

Restart the computer and check with the status of this issue.

Step 2: Also, I suggest you to refer to the below thread replied by
Marilyn O on November 22, 2012 as this suggestion has helped many others and check if it helps you as well.

App can't open with built in administrator account


Hope it helps. Get back to us with an updated status of this issue for further assistance.

 

Windows10 think my local user admin as Built-in Administrator. App can't be openen using the built-in administrator account

Hi Abdullah,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community and being a part of Windows 10.

I understand your concern about accessing the operating system. I apologize for the inconvenience caused to you, I realize this may be frustrating. We are here to help you in resolving the issue.

This issue might have occurred due to corrupted system settings/ system files. Try the below troubleshooting steps and check if it helps.

Method 1: I suggest you to check if Built-in Administrator account is enabled. If so, try to disable.

Step 1: Follow the steps toDisable Built-in administrator.

• • Press Windows + X key together on your desktop screen.
    
  • Click on Command Prompt (admin) to open
    Command Prompt.
  • Type the following command and hit Enter:
  • net user administrator /active: no (Check for the spaces)
    

Restart the computer and check with the status of this issue.

Step 2: Also, I suggest you to refer to the below thread replied by
Marilyn O on November 22, 2012 as this suggestion has helped many others and check if it helps you as well.

App can't open with built in administrator account


Hope it helps. Get back to us with an updated status of this issue for further assistance.